Job Description

Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner.

The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user's needs utilizing the minimum essential design.

Control Systems Engineers demonstrate:

High integrity
A willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations
A desire for continual challenge and development, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reports To: Operations Director
JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Roles and responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:

Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements
Participates in initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project
Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team
Design low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team
Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration
Historian configuration
Execute testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes
Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
Oversee electrical controls construction at the client's site and verify that the system is being installed as designed - provide technical support to the construction effort
Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
Provide post-commissioning support to the client's operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
Travel to the client's site as required

Required Experience

Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field

Ideal Experience

3-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role
At least 3-5 years' experience with one or more of the following platforms:
- Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix
- Siemens S7, PCS7
- Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox
- Novatech D/3
- Honeywell Experion
- Foxboro I/A
HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms:
- Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
- Inductive Automation
- Wonderware
- Siemens
- iFix
- Iconics
Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms:
- OSIsoft PI
- PTC Thingworx
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- Aspentech
- Rockwell Automation
- Siemens
- Wonderware
Experience in the application of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems
Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions
Certified professional engineer
Some experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment
Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging